Due to someone getting lost here on the way using GPS recently again, I have had the coordinates reviewed here by multiple machines. My coordinates are right to within a second for latitude (difference between units while standing on the same spot) and 2 seconds for longtitude. The coordinates cannot be measured more exactly.
Some people using my coordinates have found themselves in Maple Leaf. Some have found themselves in Lake St Peter.
The last person to get lost had a new GPS out of the box and had not checked for software updates before hitting the road. That's the only reason I can think of for the discrepancy. I don't use GPS; I like maps. Beyond providing coordinates, I can't do much to troubleshoot anyone's device. That requires a call to the manufacturer. Maybe they can answer why there is a (large) variance.
I have no control over where any individual finds their GPS data, which machine with which software they buy, whether it is programmed correctly etc. I continue to scan the internet for incorrect information, but understand, this means I work for Big Machines on my own time, just so I can get people to stop bugging me about incorrect GPS results. It's like other information that is out there on the internet about this place. If it is incorrect, it is not an indication that I have lost my mind, don't care, or intentionally mislead people. It is often out of my control entirely. I cannot correct everyone's mistakes.
I use maps! Paper maps, not the Google crap maps that will NOT give you the best route outside of urban areas.
I have provided every smidgen of information I can think of so that you will arrive safely.
GPS. Definitely not my department. Why does it keep landing on my desk?
And the location is still 2 km s of hwy 60 on hwy 523! Has been for a long time no matter what new manner of wayfinding confuses the matter.
Some people using my coordinates have found themselves in Maple Leaf. Some have found themselves in Lake St Peter.
The last person to get lost had a new GPS out of the box and had not checked for software updates before hitting the road. That's the only reason I can think of for the discrepancy. I don't use GPS; I like maps. Beyond providing coordinates, I can't do much to troubleshoot anyone's device. That requires a call to the manufacturer. Maybe they can answer why there is a (large) variance.
I have no control over where any individual finds their GPS data, which machine with which software they buy, whether it is programmed correctly etc. I continue to scan the internet for incorrect information, but understand, this means I work for Big Machines on my own time, just so I can get people to stop bugging me about incorrect GPS results. It's like other information that is out there on the internet about this place. If it is incorrect, it is not an indication that I have lost my mind, don't care, or intentionally mislead people. It is often out of my control entirely. I cannot correct everyone's mistakes.
I use maps! Paper maps, not the Google crap maps that will NOT give you the best route outside of urban areas.
I have provided every smidgen of information I can think of so that you will arrive safely.
GPS. Definitely not my department. Why does it keep landing on my desk?
And the location is still 2 km s of hwy 60 on hwy 523! Has been for a long time no matter what new manner of wayfinding confuses the matter.
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